Naipes Aguila Antigua Opaca
Naipes Aguila Antigua Opaca, La Cubana, S.A. (Fabrica de Naipes El Aguila), Mexico, c.1960.
The designs are the same Cadiz pattern as “Naipes Aguila Antigua Transparente No.2” except a different quality of cardboard is used.
Above: Naipes Finos "Aguila Antigua Opaca" Cádiz pattern, "El Aguila" on ace of coins, made by La Cubana S.A. de C.V., Nogal 187, Mexico, 1990s. Reverse: red cross-hatch.
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